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Best Online Education Programs in Washington, DC (2026)
Washington, District of Columbia has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $10,314 to $27,536 per year for indexed programs. Washington has a population of about 672,079. Median household income is $106,287 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $134,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Washington
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Washington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Washington city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all District of Columbia schools on the District of Columbia education page.
Education Wages Near Washington
Washington is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to District of Columbia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $80,300 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $73,737 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $72,975 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,350 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $71,028 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $78,820 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $72,378 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $134,490 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $123,499 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $125,460 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $115,207 |
| Tutor | $48,730 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $44,747 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $77,420 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $71,093 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Washington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 672,079 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $106,287 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 63.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in District of Columbia County | 44,874 workers, 1,560 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Washington-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Alexandria, VA – 7.0 mi away (155,810 pop)
- College Park, MD – 7.7 mi away (32,275 pop)
- Greenbelt, MD – 9.3 mi away (23,909 pop)
- Rockville, MD – 14.4 mi away (66,940 pop)
- Bowie, MD – 15.2 mi away (58,393 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Washington, DC?
Accredited schools offering education programs near Washington are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Washington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Washington are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($134,490), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($125,460), Secondary School Teacher ($80,300). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with District of Columbia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Alexandria instead of Washington?
Alexandria, VA is 7.0 miles from Washington and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Washington an affordable place to study education?
Washington’s median household income of $106,287 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Washington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and District of Columbia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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